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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,526.40, 225,787.36 and 36,675.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,526.40, 225,787.36 and 36,675.52 is: 55,012.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,526.40 : 225,787.36 = 36,675.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,526.40/225,787.36 = 36,675.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,526.40x = 225,787.36 × 36,675.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,526.40x = 8,280,868,837.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,280,868,837.43/150,526.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55,012.73

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